2. Radiology
Radiology is one of our two finalists on the most intellectually challenging, cerebral medical specialties in the US list. According to American Medical Association statistics, 1.2 % of physicians specialize in radiology (compared with 16.7% who specialize in internal medicine). Generally, the radiologist is different from other physicians because he or she diagnoses diseases by obtaining and interpreting medical images by using x-rays or radioactive substances. Sound waves or the body’s natural magnetism are also used here. What makes a radiologist’s job so intellectually difficult is the fact that they must correlate medical image with other medical examinations and results. The second step is a recommendation for further medical treatments. Residency training requirements involve five years, including a PGY-1 year. The PGY-1 year must consist of training in internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery or surgical specialties, obstetrics and/or gynecology, neurology, family practice, emergency medicine, or any combination of these, or an ACGME or equivalent accredited transitional year.
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